On the recordJanuary 31, 2011
We encourage all Americans to follow the instructions of state and local officials.
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presidency.ucsb.eduBarack Obama: “We encourage all Americans to follow the instructions of state and local officials.”
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Readout of President Obama's Briefing with DHS Secretary Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Fugate on the Preparations...
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